The Teaching for a Patient Who Is Taking Tamsulosin (Flomax)

question 10

Multiple Choice

The teaching for a patient who is taking tamsulosin (Flomax) to reduce urinary obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia will include which of these?

• A) Fluids need to be restricted while on this medication.
• B) Take the medication with breakfast to promote the maximum effects of the drug.
• C) Get up slowly from a sitting or lying position.
• D) Blood pressure must be monitored because the medication may cause hypertension.

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